Cover Story

CIP plans for continued improvements to quality of life

Later this month, the Sioux Falls City Council will be asked to approve the 2014-18 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. As in recent years, this edition of the CIP has a strong focus on infrastructure needs, with the priority being adding capacity and improving traffic flow while maintaining existing infrastructure.

The 2014-18 proposed CIP would invest $429.1 million in the next five years in infrastructure, facilities, equipment and other capital improvements. By comparison, the 2013-17 program budget was $386.1 million. Only the first year of the program would be incorporated into the 2014 budget.. ...Read Full Story

Chair's Column

Thank you for your continued investment

I kicked off my year at the helm of the Chamber asking everyone to celebrate our community. Celebration is something your Chamber does very well — after all, we do own a big pair of scissors and they get lots of use.

Look at the word “community” and you’ll notice its two components: “comm,” referring to what is common and what is shared; and “unity,” which is the place where things come together and are united with one purpose. ...Read Full Story